cast fear like a stone
into the water of love
let the light wake you
tossing bright coins into the
fountain of life,
some days we breathe the easy air of
everything possible
we walk on firm ground
the seasons steady in reassuring rhythm
life is a somersault of joy and wonder.
a handful of days later
doubt slips into a forgotten pocket
we stand in the same christening of light
our vision dark and clouded-
we feast on the stonefruit of doubt and fear
why is it so easy
when everything seems right as rain to
toss our brightest coins into the mystery of life
with such trust and conviction?
why, when we are broken
are we so reticent to let go of
dark stones
that weigh so heavy
encumbering our hearts?
what will you let go of today?
i've been here all morning emptying my pockets;
a crescendo of birds ushering in the light.
let the light wake you
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I'm imagining you emptying your pockets, Rebecca. Maybe I should empty mine too? Yes, I think so. And while I'm at it, I'll write a haiku or two. See you and everyone in the morning!
Posted by: Mark | February 23, 2017 at 08:47 PM
How I love the sychronicities that weave us together... you writing about stone fruits... me writing about knots in the heart... and here we gather at the fountain that is forever in my memories... where laughter and tears have joined these precious waters that hold the "coins of those who wished for something else..." here I am with all my heart joining your sweet heart and those who gather here to celebrate this letting go and marveling at the emerging light! XOXOXO
Posted by: Lea | February 23, 2017 at 10:16 PM
Have a lovely weekend, Rebecca.
Posted by: Reading Pleasure | February 24, 2017 at 04:33 AM
It's odd, isn't it, that we like to hang on to our brokenness, as though it were our richest treasure. I'm hoping that I will learn to let my brokenness go, and to embrace the lasting treasures of love and friendship. May all of our hearts be made happy with haiku today!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | February 24, 2017 at 04:38 AM
Your magical words are pure inspiration and a gift to us all, how blessed we are to receive such beauty, I treasure it very much....x
Posted by: Susan Fox | February 24, 2017 at 06:08 AM
Lovely haiku about letting go ~ Each day is a new day ~ put away yesterday with fond memories and move on ~ no need to 'suffer' ~ We are meant to live out the joy given to us at birth ~ each day is a new birth ~ those are my thoughts ~ for today ~ and thanks for asking the question ~ helping me be in the new day too ~ Wishing you a Happy One ~ xox
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | February 24, 2017 at 06:33 AM
Joining you at the fountain letting go of dark heavy stones. Tossing a coin in or two and wishing for happier times.
Posted by: gemma | February 24, 2017 at 11:24 AM
I empty my pockets with you and welcome the light. xo
Posted by: judie | February 24, 2017 at 01:48 PM